We are blessed here at Mercy by the Sea with furry, feathered neighbors like Ralphie, the groundhog; a shy fox; chipmunks; an occasional skunk; and a bevy of sparrows, nuthatches, sea gulls, ospreys, crows, and Harriet, our resident hawk. This year, there’s a special event happening just outside our office windows.
Lent is a time of entering into our inner desert, a time of stripping away distractions in order to deepen our relationship with God. It’s a time to pray, to reflect, to sacrifice small pleasures or take on spiritual practices with renewed fervor. Here are several resources that Mercy by the Sea staff have found to be valuable companions during this season. We hope they will inspire you too on your Lenten journey.